Read the whole thing I’ve quoted below, originally posted publicly on Facebook by a (scientist-type) friend of mine. Then think about your parents. Think about your grandparents. Think […]
Evolution doesn’t mean that greed is “good” – it can actually mean the opposite
Much like functionalism and economics, evolution – and especially evolutionary sociology like sociobiology – is frequently co-opted not as an explanatory model, but as a justification for someone’s […]
Sometimes a logical fallacy isn’t a fallacy when you’re talking about human interactions
The “sunk cost fallacy” (explanation here) is often held up as one way that normally rational people fall prey to silly, silly irrationality. And along those same lines, […]
An open letter to “job creators”
After all the “business friendly reforms” we have in Ohio, why are my friends still losing jobs? If CEOs and CFOs (etc) are so concerned about cutting employee […]
Welcoming Our Robot Overlords (and how it’s not economic ruin)
The news of a teachable industrial robot that costs less than many cars doesn’t have to be scary. That’s for the same reason why outsourcing isn’t necessarily scary. […]
Priorities: Money, Mouth. Literally.
While eating at a local employer’s place of business – one large enough to have a cafeteria – I saw all of the "get healthy" intiatives. They encourage […]